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RP Graphite Electrodes

RP Graphite electrodes are widely used in iron and steel, non-ferrous smelting as well as silicon and phosphorus smelting industries. We can provide graphite electrodes of various grades and specifications to meet the needs of different customers.
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RP Graphite Electrodes Description

 

Regular power graphite electrodes are made of high-quality petroleum coke, coal pitch, and other raw materials. These materials are refined through processes such as calcining, crushing, sieving, batching, mixing and kneading, pressing, roasting, graphitization, and machining. Regular power graphite electrodes feature a dense and uniform structure, good electrical and thermal conductivity, high mechanical strength, and strong oxidation and corrosion resistance at high temperatures. The size of the regular power graphite electrodes we produce ranges from 75mm to 960mm in diameter and 1000mm to 2200mm in length.

 

We use advanced testing instruments to perform precise, individual testing on the electrodes and joints. We measure weight, length, diameter, bulk density, resistivity, the inner diameter of the joint hole, the outer diameter of the joint, taper, and other indexes to achieve a 100% qualification rate for the products leaving the factory.

 

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The Specifications of RP Graphite Electrodes

 

project

unit

Nominal diameter (mm)

Industry standard YB/T4088 -
2000

Typical values

250-300

350-550

300-550

The resistivity

electrode

Mu omega m.

9.0 or less

9.0 or less

7.4 to 8.8

joint

8.5 or less

8.5 or less

4.4 to 5.5

Flexural strength

electrode

Mpa

7.8 or higher

6.4 or higher

8.0 or higher

joint

13.0 or higher

13.0 or higher

15.0 or higher

Modulus of elasticity

electrode

Gpa

9.3 or less

9.3 or less

9.0 or less

joint

14.0 or less

14.0 or less

13.0 or less

Bulk density

electrode

g/cm3

1.52 or higher

1.52 or higher

1.55 to 1.60

joint

1.68 or higher

1.68 or higher

1.70 to 1.76

Ash content

electrode

%

0.5 or less

0.5 or less

0.3 or less

joint

Thermal expansion coefficient of CTE
(100-600 ℃)

electrode

10-6 / ℃

2.9 or less

2.9 or less

2.0 to 2.6

joint

2.8 or less

2.8 or less

1.5 to 1.8

 

Allow the current load

Nominal diameter

Industry standard YB/T4088-2000

Typical values

Allow the current
load

Current density

Coarse smelting furnace

Allow the current load

Current density

in

mm

A

A/cm2

A

A/cm2

12

300

10000-13000

14 to 18

11000-15000

15 to 21

14

350

13500-18000

14 to 18

15000-20000

15-20

16

400

18000-23500

14 to 18

19000-26000

15-20

18

450

22000-27000

13-17

23000-31000

14-19

20

500

25000-32000

13-16

28000-36000

14 to 18

22

550

30000-40000

12-16

32000-42000

13-17

 

If there are special specification requirements, both sides consult supply and demand.

 

 

 

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Properties of Graphite Electrode RP
 

 

Current Density: RP graphite electrodes typically operate at a lower current density compared to HP and UHP electrodes.
Electrical Resistivity: They have higher electrical resistivity than HP and UHP electrodes, which means they conduct electricity less efficiently.
Mechanical Strength: The mechanical strength of RP electrodes is lower than that of HP and UHP electrodes due to the differences in raw material and manufacturing processes.
Thermal Stability: While RP electrodes have good thermal stability, it is not as high as HP and UHP electrodes. They are still capable of withstanding the high temperatures encountered in EAF operations.

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Application of Graphite Electrode RP
 

Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF): RP graphite electrodes are used in electric arc furnaces primarily for the production of steel. They are suitable for EAFs with a lower power input.
Ladle Furnaces (LF): They are also used in ladle furnaces, which are used to refine the quality of molten steel.

 

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FAQ
 

 

Q:how can we guarantee quality?

A:Always a pre-production sample before mass production;

Always final Inspection before shipment;

Q:why should you buy from us not from other suppliers?

A:Fast response to customers, short production cycle, and rich experience in producing.

Q : How do you control your quality?

A : For each production process, ZhenAn has a complete QC system for chemical composition and physical properties. And we will test the goods, and the quality certificate will be shipped with the goods. If you have special requirements, we will try our best to accommodate them.

Q: What is your delivery time?

A : Depending on the quantity, our delivery time is different. But we promise to ship as soon as possible with guaranteed quality.

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